ABSTRACT
This study was intended to examine the level of
grassroots politics being practiced by local government administration. This
study was guided by the following objectives; To find out if grassroots
democracy has translated to youth development in local government
administration, To determine the method by which grassroots democracy and youth
development can be entrenched in local government administration.
The study employed the survey design;
questionnaires in addition to library research were applied in order to collect
data. Primary and secondary data sources were used and data was analyzed using
the correlation statistical tool at 5% level of significance which was
presented in frequency tables and percentage. The respondents under the study
were 28 staff of Oredo local government council of Edo state. The study
findings revealed that there is significant relationship between grassroots
democracy and youth development. The level of grassroots politics being
practiced by local government administration has significant effect on youth
development in oredo local government.
The results from this study will educate the local
government leaders and the general public on the benefits of grassroots democracy and youth
development in local government administration.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Title Page - - - - - - - - - i
Approval Page - - - - - - - - ii
Declaration - - - - - - - - iii
Dedication - - - - - - - - - iv
Acknowledgement - - - - - - - v
Abstract - - - - - - - - - vi
Table of Contents - - - - - - - vii
CHAPTER
ONE – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study - - - - -
1.2 Statement of General Problem - - - -
1.3 Objective of the Study - - - - - -
1.4 Research Questions - - - - - -
1.5 Hypothesis
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1.6 Significance of the Study - - - - -
1.7 Scope of the Study - - - - - -
1.8 Definition of Terms - - - - - -
CHAPTER
TWO – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - -
2.2 Conceptual and Theoretical Framework- - - - -
2.3
The Concept of Grassroot Democracy- - - - - -
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GrassRoot Democracy and Youth Development in Local Government Administration- - - - - - - -
2.5 The Challenges of Grassroots Development in
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THREE – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction - - - - - - - - -
3.2 Research Design - - - - - - - -
3.3 Area of the Study - - - - - - - -
3.4 Population of Study - - - - - - - -
3.5 Sample size and Sampling Techniques - - - - -
3.6 Instrument for Data Collection - - - - - -
3.7 Validity of the Instrument - - - - - - -
3.8 Reliability of the Instrument - - - - - -
3.9 Method of Data Collection - - - - - - -
3.10 Method of Data Analysis - - - - - - -
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FOUR – DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.0 Introduction - - - - - - - - -
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis - - - - - -
4.2 Characteristics of the Respondents - - - - -
4.3 Data
Analysis - - - - - - - - -
4.4 Testing Hypothesis - - - - - - - -
4.5 Summary
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4.6 Discussion of Findings - - - - - - -
CHAPTER
FIVE – SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.0 Introduction - - - - - - - - -
5.1 Summary - - - - - - - - - -
5.2 Conclusion - - - - - - - - - -
5.3 Recommendations - - - - - - - -
References
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